Heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has issued a violent warning to YouTube sensation Jake Paul during their first face-off in Miami, promising to inflict serious damage when they meet in the ring.
Heated Confrontation in Miami
The two fighters came face-to-face for the first time ahead of their controversial heavyweight showdown on December 19 in Miami. The event, which has divided boxing opinion, saw Joshua tower over his rival as he made his intentions brutally clear.
Anthony Joshua vowed to hurt Jake Paul, stating, "I'm going to break his face and break his body." The Brit added, "I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter and will do that until I stop fighting. My focus is on Jake Paul. I'm going to go in there and do a job. I want to hurt him. I'm going to want to really hurt him in the ring."
Road to Redemption for Joshua
This fight marks Joshua's return to the ring after a 14-month absence following his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley. The former champion views the bout with Paul as a crucial warm-up ahead of a potential blockbuster clash with Tyson Fury next year.
Despite the significant gulf in experience and class, Paul remains defiantly confident. The social media star turned professional boxer insisted he has the tools to cause a monumental upset.
Paul's Confident Retort
"No one ever thought that this would be possible, that we would be here when I first started boxing," Paul said. He directly addressed his detractors, stating, "No one thinks I’m going to win… so join the list and be ready to be shocked."
Paul believes his unique style and power will be the key to victory. "I know that I have the power and the timing," he claimed. "It's the shots you don't see coming, and I'm a tricky knockout artist.. he has to be careful."
The stage is now set for a dramatic encounter in Miami, where Joshua aims to re-establish his dominance and Paul seeks the most significant win of his unconventional boxing career.
